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  Departments  :   Parks, Recreation and Culture  :   Recreation Programs  :   Summer Camps  :   Summer Clinics

Summer Clinics
Phone301-258-6350
Fax301-948-8364
Emailsummercamps@gaithersburgmd.gov

Summer Clinics Dates to Remember 

  • February 1: Resident registration begins at 6 a.m. 
  • March 1: Open registration begins at 6 a.m. 

We look forward to making this summer a safe and fun experience for your family.  For questions and more information please contact the main Recreation office at 301-258-6350 or summercamps@gaithersburgmd.gov

City Residents 

To qualify for the City Resident rate, the participant must reside within the corporate City limits of Gaithersburg.  City residents are those individuals residing within the City’s corporate tax limits.  A Gaithersburg mailing address does not necessarily mean that you live within the City corporate tax limits. 

Falsifying Registration Information 

Falsifying registration information by either claiming City residency or falsifying the age of the participant will result in the denial of the registration. 

Age Requirement 

The age or grade requirement for each clinic varies. Please refer to the information listed under each clinic. 

Financial Assistance 

Financial aid is not available for summer clinics. 

Payment 

Full payment is required at the time of registration. 

Refund requests must be made in writing at least two weeks prior to the start of the program. 

  • Clinic Registration Procedures 
    Many clinics quickly fill to capacity.  In other cases, clinics are cancelled before the starting date if they appear to be under-enrolled.  Please register during the registration period to allow for efficient organization of the clinics. 

  • Summer Camp/Clinic Registration Form (PDF format) 

  Concentrated Ballet Camp 

Pre-pointe and pointe students will have an intense 90 minute ballet class.  Program includes an introduction to musical form and dance history.  Prerequisite is a minimum of four years of ballet training. 

Ages: 11 - 18 by the first day of program 
Dates: June 17 – June 21 
Hours: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. 
Fees: $115 Resident / $125 Nonresident 
Activity Number: 36661
 

Supervisor: Denise Mornini 
Location: Casey Community Center 
Address: 810 S. Frederick Ave.
 

  Creative Tot Time 

Creative Tot Time provides a warm, loving environment where children, three to five years of age, will enjoy music, story time, arts & crafts, and show & tell.  The summer program meets twice a week and has 13 sessions. Fees are due in full at time of registration. 

Resident Registration: January 31 
Open Registration: February 7 
Fees: $160 Residents / $195 Nonresidents
 

Supervisor: Katie Gleeson 
Location: Casey Community Center 
Address: 810 S. Frederick Ave.
 

  Ages 3 & 4 
Sessions Days Dates Activity Number
1 Monday/Wednesday June 17 – July 29 36685
2 Tuesday/Thursday June 18 – August 1* 36686
* No camp July 4. 
  Ages 4 & 5 
Sessions Days Dates Activity Number
3 Monday/Wednesday June 17 – July 29 36687
4 Tuesday/Thursday June 18 – August 1* 36688
* No camp July 4. 
  Dance Camp 

This innovative camp is designed to offer students an opportunity to sample ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip-hop.  Students will learn some dance history and tales of various ballets.  Camp is open to new and continuing students.  Register early.  There are a limited number of openings. 

Ages: 6 - 11 by the first day of program 
Dates: June 17 – June 21 
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Fees: $95 Resident / $105 Nonresident 
Activity Number: 36660
 

Supervisor: Denise Mornini 
Location: Casey Community Center 
Address: 810 S. Frederick Ave.
 

  Gymnastics Clinics 

Children will learn skills on the bars and balance beam, in vaulting and tumbling.  Skills are taught in a safe progressive order to build strength, flexibility and confidence.  Participants should wear a t-shirt and shorts or a leotard and have bare legs and feet.  Clinics are open to new and continuing students. 

Dates: June 18 – June 27 Clinic meets Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday for two weeks 
Fees: $69 Residents / $79 Nonresidents 

Ages 5 - 7 by the first day of program: 

  • Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m. 
  • Activity Number: 36662 

Ages 8 - 14 by the first day of program: 

  • Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m. 
  • Activity Number: 36663 

Supervisor: Denise Mornini 
Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park 
Address: 506 S. Frederick Ave.
 

  School of Skate 

School of SkateThrough a combination of group and one-on-one coaching, our instructors create a positive environment to help your child become a safer, better skater.  After a preliminary assessment, participants are assigned to a unit with skaters of the same skill-set and encouraged to progress at their own rate.  Beginner instruction is designed for skateboarders who can maneuver on open flat surfaces.  Intermediate instruction is for skaters who have some experience in a skate park. 

Participants must bring their own skateboard and wear a helmet.  Elbow and knee pads are recommended.  Helmets/ pads are available for use during the clinic.  Please note that on inclement weather days, skaters will be moved inside to participate in fun, skate-related activities. 

Ages: 7 - 13 by the first day of program 
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Fees: $125 Resident / $150 Nonresident
 

School of Skate Extended Care 

Extended care is available from 12 – 3 p.m. for an additional fee.  Skaters will enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of games and field trips (skate parks, movies, swimming, etc.).  Camp hours end at 3 p.m. but participants may stay for the open skate session if they are at least 8 years old.  The park will be supervised by Skate Park staff until the facility closes at sunset. 

Extrended Care: 12 - 3 p.m. 
Extended Care Fees: $85 Resident / $100 Nonresident
 

Supervisor: Maura Dinwiddie 
Location: Skate Park at Bohrer Park 
Address: 510 S. Frederick Ave.
 

Sessions Dates Activity Number Ext. Care
Activity Number
1 Mon., June 24 – Fri., June 28 36801 36806
2 Mon., July 8 – Fri., July 12 36802 36807
3 Mon., July 22 – Fri., July 26 36803 36808
4 Mon., August 5 – Fri., August 9 36804 36809
5 Mon., August 12 – Fri., August 16 36805 36810
  Soccer 

Conducted by Challenger Sports 

Learn soccer the Challenger Sports way.  Challenger Sports is the leader in youth soccer coaching in the USA, Canada and Brazil.  Gaithersburg Sports is now bringing the Challenger experience to the City through its British Soccer Camp Program.  Your child has the opportunity to receive instruction from a team of international players and coaches.  Gaithersburg Sports is offering a series of camps and clinics – you pick the one right for your child.  Challenger coaching staff provides your child with lessons not only in the skills of soccer but also in self discipline, good sportsmanship and respect for others and for the game.  Camps and clinics will be held at Lakelands Park located at 1368 Main Street. 

Supervisor: Dave Ludington 
Location: Lakelands Park 
Address: 1368 Main St.
 

Soccer Camp 
Ages: 6 - 14 
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Fees: $150 Resident / $165 Nonresident
 

Sessions Dates Activity Number
1 Mon., June 24 – Fri., June 28 36780
2 Mon., August 12 – Fri., August 16 36781

Soccer “Mini” Camp 
Ages: 3 - 5 
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 
Fees: $105 Resident / $120 Nonresident
 

Sessions Dates Activity Number
1 Mon., June 24 – Fri., June 28 36776
2 Mon., August 12 – Fri., August 16 36777

Soccer Clinic 
Ages: 11 - 14 
Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m. 
Fees: $119 Resident / $134 Nonresident
 

Sessions Dates Activity Number
1 Mon., June 24 – Fri., June 28 36778
2 Mon., August 12 – Fri., August 16 36779
  Tennis Clinics 

Instruction will be given on basic ground strokes, footwork, movement to the ball, court positioning, net play, strategy, scorekeeping and general knowledge of the game. 

Ages: 7 - 11 by the first day of program 
Hours: 9 - 11 a.m. 
Fees: $90 Resident / $105 Nonresident
 

Supervisor: Pam Truxal 
Location: Morris Park 
Address: 421 Summit Hall Rd.
 

Sessions Dates Activity Number
1 Tue., June 18 – Fri., June 28 36744
2 Mon., July 1 – Fri., July 12* 36745
3 Mon., July 15 – Fri., July 26 36746
4 Mon., July 29 – Fri., August 2 36747
* No camp July 4 & 5.
  Volleyball 

Instruction will be given on basic ground strokes, footwork, movement to the ball, court positioning, net play, strategy, scorekeeping and general knowledge of the game. 

Supervisor: Dave Ludington 
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park 
Address: 506 S. Frederick Ave.
 

Grades Dates Activity Number
4 - 6 Mon., August 5 – Fri., August 9 36800
6 - 8 Mon., July 8 – Fri., July 12 36799

Girls High School Intermediate 

Grades: Entering Grades 9 - 12 Players MUST have prior volleyball experience. 
Dates: July 29 & 31, August 1 & 2 (4 days) 
Hours: 6 – 8 p.m. 
Fees: $60 Resident / $75 Nonresident 
Activity Number: 36748
 

Supervisor: Monique Comstock 
Location: Activity Center at Bohrer Park 
Address: 506 S. Frederick Ave.
 




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